Analyzing The Climbing Capabilities of 29″ Wheels
29" wheels have great roll-over-ability and can therefore be faster on climbs and descents than smaller wheels. That said, the wheel size of a bicycle is only one of the…
29″ Hardtails Are Not Made For Jumps (sorry)
A 29" hardtail can be a "jumper" but isn't optimal for that task due to its size, weight, and overall geometry. If jumps rather than trails are a priority, a…
Full-Suspension Bikes Have Subpar Performance On The Road
Full-suspension bikes are highly inefficient when used on the road. The suspension eats a lot of the pedaling effort and makes it harder to reach and maintain good speed. For…
Full-suspension Bikes Are Not Optimal For Aggressive Jumping
A full-suspension bike is not an optimal machine for jumping because it takes more effort to control the bike and get the rear end high in the air. For that…
Would It Be Crazy To Enter an Enduro Race With a Hardtail?
A hardtail can be used for enduro riding as long as the rules of the event allow it. Some organizations even have a specific hardtail-only category. That said, a hardtail…
The Compatibility Of 27.5″ Wheels and 29″ Forks and Frames
If the bike and the wheelset are designed for disc brakes, a 27.5” wheel will fit on a 29” frame and fork. Since 27.5” wheels are smaller, their diameter will…
Fitting a 29″ Fork On a 27.5″ Machine – Possible or Not?
A 29" fork can be installed on a 27.5" bike, but it will have a notable effect on the bike's geometry. The new fork will slacken the head tube and…
Integrating a Road Bike Stem In a Mountain Bike System
A road bike stem can be installed on an MTB when: The stem and the fork are compatible. The stem's clamping diameter matches the thickness of the handlebars. The stem…
Only Uneducated Cyclists Would Think of Inflating Their Shocks With a Floor Pump
A floor pump cannot be used effectively for pumping up shocks because it operates with a high volume/low-pressure cylinder and many models cannot even reach the high PSI needed by…
My Comparison Of 31.8mm and 35mm Handlebars
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 31.8mm and 35mm handlebars. The Advantages of 31.8mm Handlebars Availability 31.8mm bars are still the current MTB standard. For that reason, customers…